Abstract: Substantially pure isostructural pseudopolymorphs of 9-deoxo-9a-aza-9a-methyl-9a-homoerythromycin A having the Formula I: wherein S is an organic solvent which is at least partially miscible with water, x is 1, 1.25, 1.5 or 2, y is 0, 0.5, or 1, the pseudopolymorph being characterized by the monoclinic space group P21 and average unit cell parameters comprising: crystal axis lengths of a=15.5-17.0 ?, b=15.5-17.0 ?, and c=17.5-19.5 ?, and angles between the crystal axes of ?=?=90° and ?=106°-112°. In addition, this disclosure is directed to processes for the preparation of the substantially pure isostructural pseudopolymorphs of Formula I; to pharmaceutical compositions containing substantially pure isostructural pseudopolymorphs of Formula I; and to a method for the treatment of bacterial and protozoan infections, and inflammation-related diseases by administration of a pharmaceutical composition containing the substantially pure isostructural pseudopolymorphs of Formula I.

Abstract: A sustained/controlled release formulation with reduced risk of dose dumping and side effects combines two components: component (a) comprises a pharmaceutically active agent and a water-insoluble, but water-permeable polymer, whereas component (b) comprises a pharmaceutically active agent and a hydrophobic material. By changing the ratio of a pharmaceutically active agent and water-insoluble, but water-permeable polymer comprised in the component (a) and/or the ratio of the pharmaceutically active agent and hydrophobic material comprised in the component (b), and ideal release rate, with reduced risk of dose dumping and side effects, can easily be achieved.

Abstract: Substantially pure isostructural pseudopolymorphs of 9-deoxo-9a-aza-9a-methyl-9a-homoerythromycin A having the Formula I: 1